Posted by Mr. Tapeguy on 06/30/06 05:18

LJ wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a AG-456 and a AG450 that I use with an MX50a to do live
> recordings of bands and small events. Being that I do live switching, I
> do little post editing. (Vegas).
>
> I usually use these 2 cams and run s-video to the mx-50a and then
> s-video out to a DVD Recorder. I use dedicated mics for audio.
>
> I am wondering how the AG-DVC7 compares to the AG-456.
>
> Any major advantages other than digital tape?
>
> When I'm ready to switch to heavy post editing, I'll go for a 3 ccd
> cam.
>
> Being that I record direct to DVD,
>
> does anyone think it's worth it to replace the AG-400 Series with the
> entry level AG-DVC7?
>

It has been a long time since we had any 456 camcorders so I would
really have to do some research to find the exact specifications to
make a direct comparison.

Other than just recording to digital tape, digital offers vastly
superior video and audio. The camcorder section is vastly superior
with a much newer generation CCD that has a higher pixel density. I
don't know the exact specs. The error correction and image
stabilization are much better, you have an LCD side-mount viewfinder,
firewire out and a number of other features. It will give you a better
picture out overall including low light. It's much lighter-weight of
course.

If you're doing any editing you will get a better result going to tape
than DVD. There are a number of other things I haven't mentioned but
you get the idea. Still, I would suggest renting a unit if you can and
shooting like scenes and comparing them side-by-side. That will help
you decide better than any rundown of features.

Alternatively you might look at what you can find in a good used 3-chip
model.

Craig

http://www.pro-tape.com

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